On Flag Day, 15 iconic American photos of the stars and stripes

Gilbertsville Fire Company Chief Rick Smith along with Boys Scouts Joe, Evan and Bryan Henninger of Troop 99 raise the U.S. flag during a Flag Day ceremony at Gilbertsville Ambulance Co. (Photo by Mike Keaveney/The Mercury)

As patriotic as your front porch flag is, let’s face it — these 15 iconic photos will put yours to shame. So, while you proudly display your red, white and blue, enjoy these photos of Old Glory over the years.